-- The Real Deal has recognized Bob Knakal as one of its “Top 100 Real Estate Titans of the Year,” highlighting his continued influence and leadership within New York City’s commercial real estate investment sales market.
The annual list published by The Real Deal honors the most impactful leaders shaping the real estate industry across New York and beyond. Knakal’s inclusion underscores his decades-long track record as one of the most prolific and respected investment sales brokers in the country.
Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BKREA, has built one of the most accomplished brokerage careers in the history of the U.S. commercial real estate industry. Over more than four decades in the business, he has personally brokered the sale of more than 2,391 buildings totaling over $23 billion in transaction volume, widely believed to be the highest number of buildings sold by any individual broker in the United States.
Before launching BKREA, Knakal co-founded Massey Knakal Realty Services with Paul J. Massey Jr. in 1988. The firm grew to become New York City’s leading building sales brokerage, completing more than 6,000 transactions totaling over $23 billion before it was acquired by Cushman & Wakefield in 2014.
Following the acquisition, Knakal served as Chairman of New York Investment Sales at Cushman & Wakefield and later held leadership roles at JLL, where he continued advising investors, developers, and institutions on high-profile New York City transactions.
In 2024, Knakal launched BKREA, a boutique brokerage focused on delivering best-in-class advisory services to property owners while leveraging innovative marketing strategies and emerging technologies to maximize value for clients.
Knakal’s recognition in The Real Deal’s Top 100 Real Estate Titans of the Year reflects not only his historic transaction volume but also his continued role as a thought leader and trusted advisor to owners and investors throughout New York City.
About the company: BKREA is a New York City-based commercial real estate brokerage founded by Bob Knakal. The firm specializes in investment sales, development sites, and strategic advisory services for property owners. BKREA combines decades of market knowledge with modern marketing, media, and technology-driven strategies to help clients maximize value and market visibility.
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Name: Bob Knakal
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Organization: BKREA
Address: 135 West 36th Street NY NY 10018
Phone: 212-888-8850
Website: https://bkrea.com
Release ID: 89185881
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